We first met on a night that was meant to be ordinary, however, one of us was determined to start a conversation...and the other was equally determined to avoid it. Despite the initial resistance, a promise was made - a date the very next day. It is worth noting that this date never happened. A year later, the same offer was made: ice cream and a drive. This time, the message was answered, the plans were confirmed, and - most importantly - he arrived. What began as a simple drive turned into hours of conversation, unexpected laughter, and the realization that perhaps the timing had finally aligned. From that evening forward, a delayed promise became the beginning of something neither of us anticipated. It has been a journey of growth, patience, joy and love - learning from each other, balancing each other and, choosing each other every day.